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Newspaper

Lovington Leader

Location

Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1951

Page

3

Hobbs Law Officers Gather For August Social

Mr. and Mrs. Vaughn Reifel hosted Lea County law officers and guests at Judge Robert L. Bensing’s Hobbs lawn Friday night August 24. Speeches by Reifel and Hobbs officials urged department cooperation and monthly meetings. attendees included Undersheriff James Robinson, Justice Tom Finn, and numerous Hobbs and Lovington officers and their spouses.

Vaughn Reifel Ivan Read Hobbs Law Lea County Robert L. Bensings Tom Finn James Robinson Lovington Reifel Ed Laughlin Jake Ramsey Ramsey Justice of the Peace Eloise Hamilton D. D. Hallam Bill Hollis Horace Burl Owens Jake Fort Bruce McCallum Louis Bryan Mike Botesh Hoover Wimberly B. L. Hillis Pinkie Hamlin T. E. White L. D. Ray Bill Stevens R. L. Kluting Bill Long Clifford Cannon Andy Anderson G. N. Frederickson Buser Edwards Ralph Beard Charlie Trimble Jas. Robinson Alex Trimble Lawrence Bartlett M. B. Vines Eunice Vines Bensings

Men’s Bridge Club Opens Fall Session Hosted in Sea Engineering

The Men’s Bridge Club met Wednesday at 7 30 in the Sea Engineering office. Hosts Bud Bridgforth and John Shearman welcomed members including Dick Laughlin, H W Gillett, Weldon Cox, C T Sparkman, Charles Corder, Bill Badgett, Bernard Love, Bill Hessler, Hank Hazen, Andy Swarthout and Homer Hibbets. Andy Swarthout won high and Bernard Love low as doughnuts and coffee were served.

Sea Engineering Bud Bridgforth John Shearman Dick Laughlin Dr. H. W. Gillett Weldon Cox C. T. Sparkman Charles Corder Bill Badgett Bernard Love Bill Hessler Hank Hazen Andy Swarthout Homer Hibbets

Eastern Star Initiation Planned for August 30

Members met at the Masonic Hall on August 25 to practice for the initiation set for Thursday night August 30 at 8 p.m. in the same location.

Eastern Star Masonic Hall

Boon Hardins Home Hosts Wide Weekend Visit

Mrs. C. S. Reeves visited her mother Mrs. Tandy and many guests at the Boon Hardin home. Attendees included Clyde Evans Jim Williams of Hobbs Bob Reeves of Midland Tom Baxter of Denver City and others. The Hardins recently returned from Shawnee Oklahoma where Mr. Hardin recovered from pneumonia. The Hardins long noted as Lea County Oldtimers once owned the High Lonesome Ranch between Lovington and Hobbs.

C. S. Reeves Tandy Boon Hardin Hardin Home Clyde Evans Jim Williams Hobbs Bob Reeves Midland Tom Baxter Denver City Dub Andrews Haggerman Carl L. Reeves San Angelo Joe Reed Sulphur, Okla Anderson Carter Portales Powhatan Carter Roswell Hardins Shawnee, Okla Hardin Lea County High Lonesome Ranch Lovington

Cains Entertain With Bridge Party At Home

Mr and Mrs John Cain hosted a bridge gathering Friday night at their residence. Guests included Mr and Mrs Kenneth Gain Mr and Mrs Dave Fisher Mr and Mrs Larry Childers Mr and Mrs Charles Crain and Mr and Mrs Lloyd Caldwell.

John Cain KennethGain Dave Fisher Larry Childers Charles Crain Lloyd Caldwell

Petroleum Club Meeting at Bull Barn

The Petroleum Club met at the Bull Barn Friday night. Hosts were Mr and Mrs Roland Clay and Dennis Gregg. Turners orchestra played for the dancing.

The Petroleum Club Bull Barn Roland Clay i Dennis Gregg Turners Orchestra

Miller's Cafe Extends Hours On Artesia Highway

Miller's Cafe now stays open until 10 p m each evening on the Artesia Highway after being leased by Mrs Wallace Awalt. The move aims to attract more customers to the diner with longer hours and a new manager.

Artesia Highway Wallace Awalt

Local Guests From Michigan Visit Vogelsangs

Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Thayer and daughters Donna and Myrtle Jerock of Grand Rapids Michigan stay with Mr. and Mrs. Wm Vogelsang. Mrs. Thayer is the Vogelsangs daughter. Roy Keller and his wife spent the weekend in Oklahoma City visiting their son and weighing a possible job offer with a local company.

Vernon Thayer Donna Myrtle Jerock Grand Rapids, Michigan Wm. Vogelsang Thayer Vogelsangs Roy Keller Oklahoma City Mr. Keller

Beverly Burke to wed Capt John Strohl in Jal ceremony

Miss Beverly Jo Burke of Jal and Capt John M. Strohl of Mount Morris N Y announce their engagement and approaching marriage. The wedding will be at First Baptist Church Jal on September 8 at 4 p m. Maid of honor will be Lolita Fritz. Marshaling bridesmaids are Marilyn and Ilene Burke. Linda Sue Burke is flower girl. Lee Burke is best man. Rev W H Stout will officiate.

Beverly Jo Burke Jal John W. Strohl J. L. Burke Beverly Jo Burk John M. Strohl Mount Morris N. Y First Baptist Church Albuquerque Lolita Fritz Allentown Marilyn and Ilene Burke Linda Sue Burke Lee Burke Rev W. H. Stuot

Marriage licenses listed for Odessa and West Texas towns

A list of marriage licenses dated August 22 to August 25 includes pairs from Odessa Hobbs Kermit Lubbock Midland Andrews Levelland Brownfield Seminole Seminole Colorado City Monument and other communities. Ages range from 16 to 53 with both spouses named.

Martha Lou Johnson Joe R. Blacklell Odessa Texas Addie Naomi Jackson Bobby Crowe Hobbs Nancy Goodner James L. Burkhalter Kermit Mary Louise Fauver Curtis Lee Sinor Lubbock Mary Frances Paalmour Ray Lea Seale Ruth Cabe Sam A. Carriger Vera Lois Atkins Armon J. Allen Midland Linda Louise Morgan Floy Lynn Steward Ruby Potts Clifford Pack Andrews Silvia Joyce Ross Earl Mosley Levelland Loraine D. Anderson Leo Sanders Brownfield Mary Agnes Heck Marjorie D. Smith James D. Wulfsen Colorado City Marjorie Dunlap Tatum George A. Frayley Monument

Valree's Beauty Shop Opens In Lovington

Valree Tierman opens Valree's Beauty Shop across from the First Baptist Church with four operators Louise Boone Myrna McCall Peggy Rose and Valree. The shop offers cosmetics and permanent waving with three phones for appointments. Operators will attend a beauticians clinic September 15 16 17 at the Herring Hotel.

Valree First Baptist Church Valree Tierman Lovington Dale Phillips Louise Boone Myrna McCall Peggy Rose Herring Hotel

A Good Flavor Combination by Marguerite Mickelsen

Marguerite Mickelsen cen e presents a brief culinary note exploring harmonious flavor pairings. The piece highlights contrasts like sweet and savory, fresh herbs, and balance in tasting menus.

Eunice Residents Home From Trip

Mr and Mrs M B Vines and two daughters of Eunice returned from a two weeks trip starting in Oklahoma. They were called to San Antonio for the funeral of Mr Vines brother in law then visited Mrs Vines sister in McAlester Oklahoma and Wichita Falls their former home of 15 years. Mr Vines works for Ohio Oil Co. They report rain throughout their trip. Visiting grandparents Tommy Cammack is visiting his grandparents in Hamlin.

M. B. Vines Eunice Oklahoma San Antonio Mr. Vines McAlester Okla

Lovington Social Roundup Includes Visits and Travels

Lovington residents report weekend visits from W D Martin and family and fellow Martins. Youth Center staff hosted teens led by John Easley and a large crowd attended. Various residents travel to Tipton Oklahoma Tulsa Oklahoma Fort Worth Amarillo and other locales for visits reunions and vacations. Ice cream supper honored Magnolia Softball players at City Park.

Youth Center John Easley Magnolia H. Keaton

Wedding Plans Revealed for Miss Kyssin and Mr Rosenbaugh

Miss Annalee Kyssin of Denver Colo has been visiting Lovington this past week to become acquainted with her future home The couple will wed September 14 at Judson Baptist Church in Denver Miss Kyssin holds a masters degree from Denver University and teaches there She is a talented musician Mr Rosenbaugh works with Heidel and Swarthout and was admitted to the bar in July He is a New Mexico University Law School graduate

Annalee Kyssin Denver Colo Lovington Kyssin Haskell Rosenbaugh Judson Baptist Church Denver University Bar Association New Mexico University Law School

Roswell Visit by the Whittle Family

Mr and Mrs Carlton Whittle and their children from Roswell are visiting Mr and Mrs B C Whittle.

Carlton Whittle Roswell Mrs B. C. Whittle

Father Hugh Rochkes Honored at St Helena Farewell Supper

Father Hugh Rochkes of Hobbs was honored Sunday by St. Helena's parishioners with a farewell supper after 14 years. Guests included Sisters M Regina and Emily, with Father Phillip Caughlin in charge. Walter Famaris led the program, and gifts were presented for personal use as Father Hugh prepares to assume new duties in Carlsbad.

Hugh Rochkes St.,Helena’s Hugh Rockes Hobbs St. Helena’s James Raines Phillip Caughlin Phillip Walter Famaris Father Hugh M. Regina Emily Tucson Hugh St. Helena's Phil W. Caughlin Donald D. Powell J. M. Neacaise H. E. Johnson W. F. Dyar Martin Berjan Paul Kelly J. C. Gormley Nellis Smith David Tisdale

Virginia Haley Relocates to Lovington Home

Virginia Haley of Roswell now resides with her parents Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Whittenberg in Lovington.

Virginia Haley Roswell Lovington Mrs J. C. Whittenberg

Dr. R. E. Smith Out of Town Last Saturday

Dr. R. E. Smith was away from town last Saturday, leaving campus and local contacts uninformed about his schedule. A brief note lists his absence and notes possible rescheduling of planned meetings.

R. E. Smith

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